The proposed bill would amend current statutes by adding new requirements for the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) regarding procedural reviews of county treasurer offices. Specifically, it would mandate that the OAG perform these reviews, which would include evaluating compliance with the uniform accounting system and assessing internal controls. The OAG would be required to provide written results of the reviews, including recommendations, to the county treasurer, the county board of supervisors, and the Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC).

Additionally, the bill stipulates that county treasurer offices subject to a review must notify the OAG in writing about their agreement or disagreement with the findings and their plans for implementing the recommendations. The county treasurer would also need to submit a status report on corrective actions within a year of receiving the review results. The OAG would follow up on the progress and report to the JLAC, with the possibility of further review if deficiencies remain unaddressed after the one-year period. Overall, these changes aim to enhance accountability and oversight of county treasurer operations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-1279.21
House Engrossed Version: 41-1279.21
Chaptered Version: 41-1279.21